SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Unexpected Heroes:

showing 1,756-1,770 of 15,400
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    From Creation To Adoption

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,986 views

    This sermon surveys a biblical theology of God’s love from creation to redemption.

    Sermon for Suites by the Lake – February 21, 2009 “From Creation to Adoption” We’ve just heard a few snippets of the creation story from the book of Genesis. I’ve titled this message “From Creation to Adoption” because in a short period of time, I hope that we will journey through the story of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Perrine avatar

    The "second Coming" Of Our Lord

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 6,103 views

    This sermon incorporates and adapts “The Parable of the Ten Virgins—A Picture of the Second Coming”, a sermon by Joseph Wallis, Sermon Central, Jan. 2002, to whom credit is hereby acknowledged.

    (We invite you to visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The prophecy of the Second Coming of Jesus is often either misunderstood by Christians themselves, or, the object of derision and ridicule among non-Christians. And yet, it is one of the most important ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Provision Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 15, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 21,375 views

    We can depend on God. God's work, done in God's way, will never lack God's supply.

    The prophet of God has just pronounced a drought, sent by God although not mentioned. • The drought will end only at his word – which means at God’s bidding, when God said so. • We know that it lasted for 3.5 years because of two accounts in NT: • James 5:17 - Elijah was a human being, even as we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. avatar

    Something Great Is About To Happen

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Nov 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,200 views

    This sermon deals with the biblical concept of covenant, emphasizing God’s faithfulness to His promises and our responsibility to live as covenant people. It highlights the blessings and responsibilities of being in a relationship with God.

    Title: Something Great is About to Happen Scripture Reference: Habakkuk 1:5 "Look at the nations and watch— and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told." Introduction: Church, have you ever been in a place where ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    5 Ways To Grow Spiritually Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2025
     | 476 views

    Let’s look at these 5 paths to spiritual growth in more detail: Five ways to grow spiritually! The fab 5!

    5 ways to grow spiritually I see our church’s vision and mission is in helping people grow spiritually and this is done by 5 different ways: • By engaging with relevant Biblical teaching and preaching. • By connecting in divine appointed relationships. • By practicing spiritual disciplines ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Hope When You Least Expect It

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 26, 2025
     | 300 views

    “Hope is called the anchor of the soul (Hebrews 6:19), because it gives stability to the Christian life. But hope is not simply a ‘wish’ … rather, it is that which latches on to the certainty of the promises of the future that God has made.” -RC Sproul

    Hope When You Least Expect It      Jeremiah 29:1-14 Introduction “Hope is called the anchor of the soul (Hebrews 6:19), because it gives stability to the Christian life. But hope is not simply a ‘wish’ … rather, it is that which latches on to the certainty of the promises of the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Filling The Holes--A Christmas Story

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,984 views

    Jesus Christ can fill up the God-sized, God-shaped hole in any heart.

    Homily for Wake Service One of the most popular films [of this season] is a little fifties vignette, A Christmas Story. In the plot, young Ralphie sets his heart on an air rifle for Christmas, and endures ridicule and scorn in his quest for this gift he believes will make him happy. In the end, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Mighty God

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,743 views

    THIRD IN AN ADVENT SERIES THAT DEALS WITH THE NAMES OF GOD IN ISAIAH.

    MIGHTY GOD ISAIAH 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: FOR THOSE OF YOU LISTENING BY RADIO, OVER THE ADVENT SEASON WE’VE BEEN EXAMINING THE NAMES THE PROPHET ISAIAH GAVE TO THE MESSIAH HERE IN CHAPTER 9. I’M HOPING YOU CAN SEE THE COMPLEXITY OF ISAIAH’S CHOICE OF TITLES HERE. IT WASN’T ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • allan kircher avatar

    God Looks To The Faithful

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2013
     | 5,778 views

    When society contains people of opposing beliefs and lifestyles, it’s easy to get confused and start thinking that tolerance is the same as approval.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 6 January 2012 Judges 2:11,4:1, 6:1, 8:33, 13:1; 1 Cor. 1:27-29 God looks to the faithful Read the headlines: Family feud leaves 69 brothers dead! Powerful Government leader caught in “love Nest.” Gang rape leads to victim’s ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Earnest Endeavors Encourage Exalted Expectations Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Oct 26, 2007
     | 3,692 views

    The writer to the Hebrews explains faith in a very unique manner by first going back to the first book of the Bible and then moving forward from there. Along the way, he gives good support to the fact that the, "Just shall live by faith."

    HEBREWS 11:1-16 EARNEST ENDEAVORS ENCOURAGE EXALTED EXPECTATIONS I. FAITH EXPLAINED: Hebrews 11:1-6 A. Elucidated. B. Essential. C. Elementary. II. FAITH EXEMPLIFIED: Hebrews 11:7-14 A. Entrusted. B. Enacted. C. Exalted. III. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    Encouragement Found In Faith Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,739 views

    A sermon about living a life of faith that become known by others and about giving encouragement and being encouraged

    ENCOURAGEMENT FOUND IN FAITH Romans 1:8-12 INRODUCTION As we live our lives for Christ?it is easy to get discouraged at times Things don?t go our way?we have bad days at work?at home Our health begins to fail There can be much to be discouraged about Even Paul got discouraged along the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Distinct And All

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,086 views

    This message looks at obeying Scripture by being both separate from the world and yet being all things to all men in order to win some.

    DISTINCT AND ALL “Using The World To Our Advantage” Acts 17:21, 1 Thess. 5:21 Acts 17:21 (All the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing but talking about and listening to the latest ideas.) 1 Thes. 5:21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rusty Tardo avatar

    Standing On The Promises

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Dec 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,745 views

    A message encouraging believers to trust God to keep His Word

    Standing on the Promises Dr. Russell K. Tardo Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Savior Jesus Christ: 2Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Your Id In Times Of Great Tribulation Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 16, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,399 views

    Do you have your ID, your Nametag, your Seal from God? Jesus said, “Ask and it will be given to you” (Luke 11). He wants to seal you with His Spirit. Receive His seal today.

    Revelation CHAPTER 7 1. After these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, in order that the wind would not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any (all) tree(s). 2. and I saw another (different) angel, ascending from the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Kenneth R. Jenkins avatar

    Rescue Me

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Oct 11, 2022
     | 3,460 views

    Like Sheep, when we get in trouble we need to be rescued.

    Ezekiel 34:11-12, Luke 15:3-7 The REAL American heroes I believe are our Fire Fighters, EMTs, good, devoted police officers, the doctors and nurses in our hospitals and ERs or that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist